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Monitoring Federal Register Updates for the Bureau of Prisons

Navigating the complex landscape of federal regulations is crucial for professionals involved with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), under the U.S. Department of Justice. Staying informed about regulatory changes, policy shifts, and compliance requirements ensures that organizations avoid costly penalties and maintain effective operations. This is especially relevant for compliance officers, policy analysts, government contractors, and risk managers who need real-time updates to respond proactively to changes that impact their operations.

Understanding the Bureau of Prisons

The mission of the Bureau of Prisons is to protect society by confining offenders within controlled environments that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and secure. These facilities not only house offenders but also provide opportunities for work and self-improvement, aiding in their rehabilitation as law-abiding citizens. The Central Office, headquartered in Washington, DC, spearheads these efforts through its nine divisions, including the National Institute of Corrections, emphasizing continuous improvement in the corrections field.

Monitoring updates for the BOP is essential for:

  • Legal Professionals and Advisers: Ensuring adherence to federal regulations within correctional facilities, understanding new rulings that could affect prison management.
  • Government Contractors: Those providing services or products to correction facilities need to be timely aware of procurement opportunities or regulatory changes affecting contracts.
  • Policy Analysts: Keeping track of policy developments aids in crafting informed analysis and recommendations for policy adjustments or advocacy.
  • Risk Managers: Identifying potential risks associated with regulatory compliance or operational changes within the prison system.

Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts

The prison system is a dynamic sector often subject to legislative and policy changes. Recent trends point towards a focus on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, aligning with broader criminal justice reforms. Legislative updates and notices in the Federal Register can have significant impacts on how prisons operate, the types of programs they implement, and the way they interact with incarcerated individuals.

Monitoring these shifts is vital, as any changes in federal rules or compliance guidelines can directly affect operational protocols, safety standards, and funding models. It's crucial for stakeholders to stay ahead of these changes to effectively manage resources, streamline operations, and avoid disruptions or penalties.

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Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    The Bureau of Prisons is currently operational under the Justice Department and continues to fulfill its mission of confining offenders and providing opportunities for self-improvement. There is no indication of any changes to its structure, funding, or mission that would suggest a different status.

  • Acronym: BOP

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Latest Documents

Title Type Published
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes minor revisions to our regulations regarding the Federal Tort Claims Act that clarify requirements for presenting claims and correct obsolete and/or incorrect references to Bureau offices.
Rule Dec 17, 2024
This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking would update and streamline regulations regarding the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program (IFRP).
Proposed Rule Dec 17, 2024
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons ("Bureau" or "BOP") finalizes revisions to regulations related to attorney-client visits at BOP institutions.
Rule Dec 17, 2024
Pursuant to regulations, the Bureau of Prisons publishes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) for Federal inmates.
Notice Dec 06, 2024
Notice Oct 28, 2024
The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends regulations in 28 CFR part 543, subpart B--Inmate Legal Activities to revise procedures governing attorney visits.
Rule Feb 07, 2024
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend, clarify, and streamline inmate discipline regulations to conform with current practice; to adopt recommendations of the January 2016 U.S. Department of Justice Report and Recommendat...
Proposed Rule Feb 01, 2024
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) corrects inadvertent errors and omissions in its regulations caused by errors in the interim final rule titled "Federal Tort Claims Act--Technical Changes" published in the Federal Register on November...
Rule Dec 20, 2023
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) proposes to add a regulation implementing a provision of the First Step Act (FSA) that requires Federal Prison Industries (FPI) and the BOP to reserve a portion of the compensation inmates would otherwise receive for worki...
Proposed Rule Nov 08, 2023
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) makes minor revisions to our regulations regarding the Federal Tort Claims Act that clarify requirements for presenting claims and correct obsolete and/or incorrect references to Bureau offices.
Rule Nov 07, 2023
This notice publishes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and FY 2022 Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) for Federal inmates.
Notice Sep 22, 2023
This proposed rule would update and streamline regulations regarding the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program (IFRP).
Proposed Rule Jan 10, 2023
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality and Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) regulations, the Bureau announces its intent to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact State...
Notice Sep 28, 2022
The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau or BOP) modifies regulations on Good Conduct Time (GCT) credit to conform with legislative changes under the First Step Act (FSA). The changes made by the FSA to the process for awarding GCT credit have resulted in recal...
Rule Feb 11, 2022
This rule codifies the Bureau of Prisons' (Bureau or BOP) procedures regarding the earning and application of time credits as authorized by the First Step Act of 2018 (FSA), hereinafter referred to as "FSA Time Credits" or "Time Credits." The FSA pro...
Rule Jan 19, 2022
On November 25, 2020, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) published a proposed rule to revise its procedures regarding time credits as authorized by the First Step Act of 2018 (FSA), hereinafter referred to as "FSA Time Credits." The comment period for th...
Proposed Rule Oct 18, 2021
This Notice publishes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 and 2020 Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) for Federal inmates.
Notice Sep 01, 2021
Notice May 21, 2021
This proposed rule would codify the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) procedures regarding time credits as authorized by the First Step Act of 2018 (FSA), hereinafter referred to as "FSA Time Credits." The FSA provides that eligible inmates may earn FSA Tim...
Proposed Rule Nov 25, 2020
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) adds a new code to the list of prohibited act codes in the inmate discipline regulations which will clarify that the Bureau may discipline inmates for pressuring or otherwise intimidating other inmates...
Rule Oct 19, 2020

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